Amort Ernst

Organic farmer

My harvest:
 
Apples
Royal Gala
Golden Delicious
Pinova
Topaz
"Organic is the future – I still believe in that"
Amort Ernst

My story

Ernst, you’ve worked in the food trade for many years. Was organic already an issue for you in that role?
Yes, I’ve always been fascinated by organic farming. I worked for large retail chains abroad and witnessed the emergence of the first organic products around forty years ago. I still firmly believe that organic is the future. Society as a whole needs to adapt to change and reduce environmental impact. I’ve noticed that awareness is especially growing among young people – and that’s a good sign. On a global scale, organic farming might be just a drop in the ocean, but it’s an absolutely essential one.

Now that you’re involved in organic farming yourself – has it changed how you see organic?

Yes, it’s a completely different experience when you’re part of the full journey – from planting the tree to harvesting the apples. The love and care that go into producing organic food have become much more tangible for me. Engaging deeply with the principles and regulations of organic farming has also changed my relationship with nature and how I approach daily life.

What matters most to you in your orchard management?

We’ve been managing our orchards according to organic standards for several years now, and thankfully I’m supported by an experienced neighbor who is also an organic farmer – otherwise, it would hardly be feasible. We grow Golden Delicious, Gala, Pinova, and Topaz apples, allowing us to spread out the harvest over several weeks. Our goal is to grow high-quality fruit with as little environmental impact as possible – fruit that meets consumer expectations. Personally, I also choose not to use hail nets, in order to preserve the natural feel of the orchard. It’s a risky decision, but one I’m willing to accept.
 
 

My farm

Here, I cultivate my fields every day with great passion and care. This is how high-quality products are created, of which I am very proud.
Place: MERAN
My harvest
 
Royal Gala
The elegant precocity
The tasty gala appears every summer in its reddish yellow shell and the new apple season begins.
Royal Gala
The elegant precocity
The tasty gala appears every summer in its reddish yellow shell and the new apple season begins.
Appearance: 
smooth shell, spherical shape, slightly conical, pale yellow base colour with bright red and striped cover
Features: 
crispy and juicy with firm pulp
Taste: 
refreshing, sweet with little acidity
Golden Delicious
The classic delicious
Golden Delicious is our main variety and, therefore, the queen of Val Venosta apples. That the most popular apple has a real quality, can be seen in its lovely red cheek. By the way, this is typical of fruits on a hillside.
Golden Delicious
The classic delicious
Golden Delicious is our main variety and, therefore, the queen of Val Venosta apples. That the most popular apple has a real quality, can be seen in its lovely red cheek. By the way, this is typical of fruits on a hillside.
Appearance: 
greenish yellow to golden yellow
Features: 
juicy with very fine and soft pulp
Taste: 
sweet with delicate acidity
Pinova
The Val Venosta resistant
The Pinova with its red vermilion-red skin is a typical apple of Val Venosta. Not only is it colourful, it also has a very balanced flavour. Thanks to its long durability, it offers you unlimited fruit enjoyment until the summer season.
Pinova
The Val Venosta resistant
The Pinova with its red vermilion-red skin is a typical apple of Val Venosta. Not only is it colourful, it also has a very balanced flavour. Thanks to its long durability, it offers you unlimited fruit enjoyment until the summer season.
Appearance: 
Bicolour, yellow to greenish, at least 30% of the fruit is covered with a bright vermilion colour
Features: 
refreshing with very crisp, juicy and firm pulp
Taste: 
Balanced proportion of sugar and acid
Topaz
The beautiful acid
Topaz makes biting the sour apple worthy! The aromatic fruit impresses with a pleasant acidity and is also a common variety in organic farming.
Topaz
The beautiful acid
Topaz makes biting the sour apple worthy! The aromatic fruit impresses with a pleasant acidity and is also a common variety in organic farming.
Appearance: 
basic yellow tone with red striped components, round shape with flattened calyx
Features: 
crunchy pulp with pleasant cream colouring
Taste: 
acidified with sharp acidity
 
 

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